Directing Style
One major characteristic of directing style leadership is having
clear objective and well-defined expectations
The delegative leadership style refers to a
leader that prefers to take a backseat to their team when making decisions.
The participative leadership style refers to a decision-making style that
that encourages input from subordinates, but the ultimate decision-making power lies with the leader
The transformational style of leadership refers to
an environment created by the leader where ideas flow freely, and subordinates are encouraged to provide solutions
The transactional style of leadership refers to
"telling" style of leadership, focuses on structure, results, rewards, and penalties
Disadvantage of directing style leadership
The bulk of the work is in the hands of the leader
Disadvantage of delegating leadership style
miscommunication and no clear direction
Disadvantages of participant leadership style
Decision making slows down
Disadvantages of transformational leadership
Negativity can be inspired amongst the group
Disadvantages of transactional leadership
Limits individuality
One advantage of Directing style leadership
Everyone on the team has a clearly defined job role and functions
Advantages of delegating leadership
Gives an opportunity for other people to take a leadership role
Advantages of participating leadership style
Increase in productivity and motivation
Advantages of transformational leadership
communication is at an all time high
Advantages of transactional leadership
eliminates confusion
A directing style leader must display
Confidence, experience and knowledge
A delegating leader must display
A participant leader must display
An open mind and patience
The transformational leader must have the ability to
create a shared vision
The transactional leader must be able to or have the ability to
enforce structure
Who was given credit for coming up with the directive leadership style
Martin G. Evans
In what year did delegating leadership become known
1960's
In what year did participative leadership become known
1943
Who is an example of a transformational leader
Who was given credit for transactional leadership
Max weber